Tata (en. Dads)

ˈta-ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Translation of the word 'father' often used as a name for the dad.

Dad brought home some gifts from work.

Si tata ay nagdala ng mga pasalubong mula sa trabaho.

A formal and sometimes affectionate term for a father or male figures of authority in the family.

Dad gave me some good advice.

Nagsabi si tata ng magandang payo sa akin.

Dad, where are we going?

This is a question often asked by children to their fathers.

Tata, saan tayo pupunta?

Thank you, Dad!

This is a phrase often used to show appreciation.

Salamat, tata!

papa

A neutral or more formal term for father.

papa

tatang

A term commonly used to refer to older or to honor fathers.

tatang

Dad or father.

Dad, please help me with my homework.

Tata, paki-tulong naman sa homework ko.

A way to refer to a familiar person.

To the people here, I often call them tata.

Mga tao rito, madalas tata ang tawag ko sa kanila.